ASL Freelance Interpreter

Candidate Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience working as an interpreter (preferred, but not required)
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree (preferred, but not required)
• Interpreter certification
• Understanding of deaf culture, social experiences of deaf and hard of hearing persons, history of education for students who have various levels of hearing loss, and current pedagogical trends
• Proven interpersonal skills when working with deaf and hearing impaired persons, communication service providers, instructors and administrators
• Proficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, electronic scheduling and internet
• Excellent written communication skills
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Able to effectively interpret between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English
• Maintain compliance with any national, state, or local licensure and/or certification requirements
• Adhere to guidelines for NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct
• Able to accurately complete assigned tasks/duties, projects and paperwork promptly and within approved guidelines
• Able to quickly learn and implement new and changing technologies
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly regulated environment
• Able to demonstrate willingness and ability to complete additional duties and assignments on an ongoing basis
• Computer or Laptop
• Windows 10 or higher
• Steady wired internet connection
• At a minimum, download speeds of 20 Mbps and upload speeds of 10 Mbps
• Webcam
• USB wired headset
• Backdrop; use a contrasting, solid color like royal blue, charcoal, or bright green.

**Based on your location, background check and/or drug screening may be required.